1 amiss /əˈmɪs/ adjective Learner's definition of AMISS
not used before a noun
: not proper or correct : wrong不恰当；不正确；出差错 -
Something is amiss here.这儿出了些岔子。
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Some of his assumptions are amiss.他的一些假设不正确。
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The doctor's examination showed that nothing was amiss.医生检查表明没什么问题。
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A special award for her performance would not be amiss. [=would be proper]对她的表现给予特殊奖励没什么不妥。
2 amiss /əˈmɪs/ adverb
Learner's definition of AMISS
: in the wrong way错误地；不正确地 -
Now, don't take this remark amiss. [=don't misunderstand this remark]哎，不要误解这话的意思。
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(Brit) A little more encouragement would not come/go amiss. [=would not be unwelcome; would be proper, helpful, or appropriate]再多点儿鼓励就更好了。